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Book cover of The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal

L. Darby Gibbs Author Of Dragon-Eyed Dream

From L.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

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L.'s 3 favorite reads in 2025

L. Darby Gibbs Why L. loves this book

The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal is about the characters. It felt slow for the first half of the book, and I had to tell myself to sit back and enjoy the process. Next thing I knew I was immersed. Loved this book. Can't wait to read it again. Butler Pennyroyal (and I say that with a bit of caginess ~ butler?) and Lady Amelia Smallhope (lady?) are nothing but trouble for the right people.

By Jodi Taylor ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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The House on Mountain Laurel Lane by Eileen Goudge,

A widow and mom of two struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future in a powerful novel about friendship, love, and taking risks by New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge.

Ever since her husband Sean’s death, Jo Myers just can’t move on. Until she receives…

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Kate Berberich Author Of You Otter Be in Pictures

From Kate's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Kate's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

I'm a romance writer, and what romance writer wouldn't jump at the chance to meet her characters in real life? Yeah...about that... Gotta love this latest tale of Alex and Blake's latest visit to the real world. Check out the whole series, begining with Rewrites of the Heart.

By Terry Newman ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Imprinted on the Heart as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

JJ Spritely, history professor and romance author, writes love stories, but her own happily ever after seems out of reach. She’s frustrated her most recent book is sitting in a warehouse instead of in the hands of her readers. And her relationship with her boyfriend has stalled. What else could possibly go wrong?How about a return visit from Alex and Blake, the fictional characters from her yet-to-be-released book? They’ve jumped out of the pages of their book into JJ’s world before. They mean well, but they cause chaos wherever they go.Kennedy King Cooper wants to propose to JJ, but his…


Book cover of The Diva Wraps It Up

Kate Berberich Author Of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

From my list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories.

Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!

Kate's book list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

I live in a tiny apartment with an even tinier kitchen that’s good for ordering takeout, and not much else, so I wasn’t sure I’d like a series about a so-called domestic diva. I was SO wrong—in a good way.

Sophie Winston is fun and down to earth, and her recipes are for familiar, comforting food. Plus, she has a cat named Mochi and a dog named Daisy, and lives in charming Old Town Alexandria.  

By Krista Davis ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Diva Wraps It Up as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The eighth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Domestic Diva series includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips!

The holidays are Sophie Winston’s favorite time of year. But this season, there seem to be more mishaps than mistletoe. First, Horace Scroggins tumbles from a balcony during his office Christmas party. Then, Sophie’s neighbor takes a fall from his ladder while decorating his roof with lights. But it’s the cookie swap that really starts her wondering who’s naughty or nice...

Sophie arrives at the annual event with high spirits and thirteen dozen chocolate-drizzled gingersnaps. But when an argument erupts and a…


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Book cover of The House on Mountain Laurel Lane

The House on Mountain Laurel Lane by Eileen Goudge,

A widow and mom of two struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future in a powerful novel about friendship, love, and taking risks by New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge.

Ever since her husband Sean’s death, Jo Myers just can’t move on. Until she receives…

Book cover of The Nine Lives of Christmas

Kate Berberich Author Of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

From my list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories.

Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!

Kate's book list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

I adore this book!

I first fell in love with the charming Hallmark movie adaptation, filmed in Fort Langley, BC, home of the internationally famous Tiny Kittens rescue.

But the book is SO much better because it includes passages told in the first person by Ambrose the cat. 

By Sheila Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Nine Lives of Christmas as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In this Christmas tale, two people are about to discover that when it comes to finding love, Christmas magic isn't enough . . . sometimes it takes a pesky orange cat named Ambrose

When a guy is in trouble, he starts making deals with his Creator . . . and Ambrose the cat is no exception. In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose makes a desperate plea to the universe. He'll do anything if he can just survive and enjoy a nice long, final life. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him-and…


Book cover of Not A Creature Was Purring

Kate Berberich Author Of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

From my list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories.

Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!

Kate's book list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

I want to take my cat Toby and move to Wagtail!

Imagine a whole cozy village devoted to cats and dogs. That’s my idea of heaven. Wagtail at Christmas is just bursting with glorious decorations, old-world-style holiday markets, and fun things to eat, as well as a cozy mystery to solve. 

By Krista Davis ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Not A Creature Was Purring as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Inn owner Holly Miller finds it ruff staying cheerful over the holidays when the dead body of a beloved businessman turns up in the pet-friendly town of Wagtail, Virginia.


Book cover of Christmas on Candy Cane Lane

Kate Berberich Author Of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

From my list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories.

Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!

Kate's book list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

Icicle Falls is one of those amazing towns where the setting is as much a character as any of the folks who live there.

It’s a cozy mountain town that remade itself into an Alpine resort, and boy, are they into Christmas! From their very own local Santa to the village tree lighting to the fabulous Christmas shop, I wish it was a real place so I could go visit.  

By Sheila Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Christmas on Candy Cane Lane as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

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Icicle Falls is the place to be at Christmas…

Everyone's getting ready for Christmas in Icicle Falls, especially on Candy Cane Lane, where holiday decorating is taken very seriously. Tilda Morrison, town cop, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas in her first house until she discovers that she's expected to "keep up" with the neighbors, including Maddy Donaldson, the inspiration behind the whole extravaganza. But this year, someone's destroying Maddie's precious candy canes! Thank goodness for the cop in their neighborhood.

Tilda already has her hands full trying to sort out her love life and fix up her fixer-upper.…


Book cover of The Christmas Tree Farm

Kate Berberich Author Of Mistletoe Kisses for Two

From my list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories.

Why am I passionate about this?

Despite many years in retail, I really do love the holidays. I have a collection of nutcrackers that spills onto the floor—not that it stops me from buying at least one new one every year. I’m also fortunate to live in a village where I can walk to a bookstore, chocolate, and ice cream shops, all while admiring festively decorated neighborhoods. There’s even a green with a pretty gazebo that the village improvement society decorates for every season, and a sandwich shop that makes a turkey and stuffing sub for Thanksgiving!

Kate's book list on snuggle-worthy small-town holiday stories

Kate Berberich Why Kate loves this book

Dream Harbor is another of my favorite cozy small towns.

This series does run a bit spicey, but I love the town with all its cute little businesses, local festivities, and the families who live there.

Who wouldn’t want to spend the holidays at a Christmas tree farm? (Hint: the person who just bought one!)

By Laurie Gilmore ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Christmas Tree Farm as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes a #1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom!

'A charming break from reality' Publishers Weekly

Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that's too cute for its own good.

Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.

But…


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